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This is fantasic feed back many thanks all who have responded so far. I hope to read more from others as well.

Ok so I am new to the hobby and I am determined to have a reef tank. There is just no other option for me its what I want and I'm going to do it no matter what. I know I have painful lessons in front of me the kind you only experience from making mistakes and learning from them. So here is my question to all you veterans out there. If you could start over again knowing what you know now, in what order would your complete your first set up to avoid any head aches. I am going slow with my build, trying to read all the info that I can. From all the info I have read so far this seems to me to be the best order to proceed in which to give my self the greatest opportunity for success. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. If I left something out feel free to add it in, if the order is wrong for you thats ok, what's your order ? 1. reef ready tank 2. stand 3. sump 4. return pump 5. skimmer 6. RODI + accessories, salt ect. 7. lighting 8. sand 9. live rock 10. patience 11. coral frags 12. power heads 13. patience 14. fish thanks again!

Cool thanks for your opinion.

Any one have an opinion of the SWC 160 ? I am a newbie and am considering this SWC model for my 75g. Just wondering if anyone has feed back pro's/cons on the performance is all

I'm a newbie... I've read this article... And now my brain hurts. However I would like to thank you because it's a good hurt

Sorry I also I forgot to mention that I am from Edmonton. Go Oil!

Hello to all! I am new to the hobby so in a nut shell and I'm going full Monty and right into a reef tank. Well that's not completely true I bought 75g with a stand and THEN started researching and said hmmmm perhaps a 10g fresh water to lose my virginity on. 😁 So that's where I'm at right now. Looking forward to any and all advice!